NEW YORK CITY -- On his last official trip to the East Coast US, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert Del Rosario, together with wife Gretchen were honored with a farewell dinner by the officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General New York and Philippine Mission to the United Nations last 18 February at the Philippine Official Residence in Manhattan, New York.

Consul General Mario De Leon and Ambassador Lorie Yparaguirre expressed their admiration on the principled leadership and sincere dedication that the Secretary displayed during his 5-year term. ConGen and Ambassador presented a souvenir portrait of Secretary Del Rosario as a parting gift. The Secretary thanked his DFA colleagues and remarked, “You are all my serendipity.” – Vice Consul Khrys Corpuz, PCGNY